Principal’s Message: 

 

Dear Imai Families,

Last week we had our first behavior assembly (one per grade level) to go over rules and expectations. Even though most of our students in grades 1-5 are familiar with our rules and expectations it’s good to remind them often of how we expect them to behave. Our youngest students (TK-K) are getting daily reminders on the rules and expectations especially out in the playground as we want them to have fun and not get hurt. 

Back to School Night is next Wednesday (8/27) it’s a minimum day for all students. BTSN is a parent only meeting so please plan accordingly. We have two sessions (same presentation) for you to attend. The first one is at 5 PM and the second one starts at 5:45 PM. Please plan on attending one of the sessions. 

Next week our kindergarteners will take i-ready. We start with the reading assessment and then continue on with math.  Parents will be able to check assessment results in PS in a couple of weeks. 

Did you know that traffic in the drop off area between 7:40-7:50AM is almost non-existent? Please try to get to school on time so that you can avoid the rush before the bell rings and remember to slow down. Our staff is out there to keep the cars moving and getting you out quickly but we can’t do it without your cooperation. Please move forward, let your child out and drive off. Do not leave your car unattended and walk your child to class as the drop off area is not a parking spot. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

 

New TK/K afterschool sports program

Our school, in partnership with Kassirer Sports,  is offering a new afterschool sports program for TK and Kinder students. Please see the attached flyer or www.kassirersports.com for more information and registration.

 

On Friday, we have our first ELAC (English Language Acquisition Committee) for parents that speak a second language at home. Please join us in the staff room after drop off to learn about how to best support your child at home. (8/22 8:15 AM) Hope to see you there.

 

Upcoming  Events:

Book mobile 8/27 (after school- in front of the library)

Back to School Night 8/27/25

Welcome Back Picnic 9/12 5-7PM

 

Have a wonderful week.

Arline Siam

Principal

 

 

Upcoming Events

August

22- ELAC at  8:15am

27-  Bookmobile at 11:55am

27- Back to school night 5pm-7pm (Minimum Day)

 

September 

1- Labor Day (No School)

4- ELAC at 8:15am

8- Picture Day

11- SSC at 3:00pm

12-   Welcome back family picnic 5pm-7pm

17-  Bookmobile at 2:30pm

18-  SSC at 3pm

26-  Principal’s Coffee at 8:30am 

 

 

Reporting Absences

If you are reporting a student's absence, please email [email protected] or call the attendance line at (650)526-3490 ext 3080.

Reminder: Please include your student's name, your student's room or teacher, the reason for absence, the date of absence(s) and the relationship of the person leaving the message. Thank you from the office staff!

 

District News:

The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, August 21. Closed session begins at 6 p.m. and open session at 7 p.m.

Some of the topics include:

• FCMAT Extraordinary Audit Findings
• MVW Residences Corp Board Interviews
• Summer Review: Approval of Monthly Reports; Ratifying Some Contracts
• Measure T Summer Construction Update

 

For meeting details and agenda, please click here: https://www.mvwsd.org/trustees.

 

MVWSD Fingerprinting Session for Regular Volunteers

Thank you to the 800+ parents who completed the process to become MVWSD volunteers last year! Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now open. Details about how and who needs to apply are here: mvwsd.org/volunteers.

 

We’ve been working hard to make registering to be a volunteer more convenient while keeping schools safe. As part of this effort, MVWSD is offering fingerprinting sessions for $72. Financial assistance is available for income-eligible families.

 

Thu, 28 Aug 2025

8 – 11am

Imai Elementary

 

Fri, 29 Aug 2025

8 – 11am

Castro Elementary

 

Wed, 3 Sep 2025

11am – 2:30pm

Crittenden Middle School

 

Pay by Zelle, Venmo, or by personal check on the day of service. Click here for payment links.

 

CAASPP Scores are Now Available!

CAASPP student (ELA, Math) score reports (from the Spring tests, current 4th- through 8th-graders) were released by the state and are now available for parents on the PowerSchool Parent Portal (under “Score Reports” - choose the 2024-25 school year). To learn more about how to understand your child’s CAASPP score report, go to the Starting Smarter website at https://www.ca.startingsmarter.org/.  If you need assistance with logging on to the PowerSchool Parent Portal, please contact your student’s school office.

 

Mental health matters, and we're taking action!

MVWSD is proud to partner with the statewide Children & Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) to expand access to mental health services for students and prioritize early intervention. The good news is that with parents’ help, the cost of these services can be subsidized by California’s health plans and insurers. 

Parents, we need your help to access these additional resources. California’s health plans and insurers are now required to reimburse public schools for covered mental health services provided to students. This means more resources for our students and families! 

Health plans and insurers will pay for mental health services provided to your child in a school-linked setting, and there will not be any out-of-pocket expenses (e.g., co-payments, deductibles) for you and your family. State law prohibits health plans and insurers from passing any of the cost of these services on to families. 

Look for more information soon about how you can securely sign up online to provide your insurance information to help schools get reimbursed to keep our mental health and wellness programs sustainable. www.mvwsd.org/CYBHI 

 

Looking for an afterschool program? Read on to see if your child qualifies for MVWSD+! 

A student qualifies for the free MVWSD+ afterschool program if one or both of the following conditions are true:

• The student is an English Learner (EL). EL status is established via the results of the Initial ELPAC exam, which is being administered to certain students in August and September. Results are usually available within two weeks of the completion of testing. If you have questions about the Initial ELPAC exam, please contact Leticia Corcoran at [email protected].
• The student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunches based on federal income guidelines. At this time, lunch for all children is free, but this may not always be the case. To fill out the application for free or reduced lunch, please go to ezmealapp.com. Qualifying students’ data is collected at the state level and usually appears in the district’s data system within two weeks. If you have questions, please contact your school office.

 

Soon after a student’s EL or Free/Reduced Lunch Status changes to indicate he/she qualifies for MVWSD+, you will receive an email from the MVWSD+ Team inviting your child to enroll.

 

For questions or troubleshooting, please reach out to [email protected] or Betty Nunez at (650) 526-3500 x1061.

 

No MVWSD+ Afterschool Programs on Wednesday, August 27

Due to preparations for Elementary School Back to School Night and afterschool staff development, there will be no MVWSD+ Afterschool Programs on Wednesday, August 27 (a minimum day for students). MVWSD+ families, thank you in advance for making other arrangements. This affects all Beyond the Bell programs and the district-paid YMCA programs. Programs resume as normal on Thursday, August 28.

 

For more information, please contact [email protected] or call (650) 526-3500 x1061. 

 

InPlay: Afterschool activities

Looking for free, low cost and tuition-based afterschool activities for your child this year? Explore InPlay’s’ free activity guide! Sponsored by Santa Clara County and our school district, the searchable guide lists thousands of local and affordable programs so that you can find fun enrichment activities that complement your child's growth and learning in the classroom! 

 

MVEF – Who We Are & Why We Matter

The Mountain View Educational Foundation (MVEF) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit funding programs that benefit every student in MVWSD.

Your donations bring art, music, environmental science, one extra English teacher per middle school reducing class sizes by over 25%, middle school athletics, and more to our students.

To keep these programs strong, MVEF asks for a suggested $1,100 per student per year (monthly options available), but every gift matters. All donations are tax-deductible. Donate today! Thank you for supporting our students!

Become an MVEF School Ambassador!

MVEF is seeking School Ambassadors, especially at the following schools: Monta Loma, Castro, Imai, Vargas, and Theuerkauf.

As an ambassador, you will:

• Increase MVEF’s visibility within your school community
• Strengthen communication between your school and the foundation
• Support fundraising and event outreach efforts
• Build a network of trusted community voices that champion our mission

Ambassadors can be School Representatives or even Board members for those interested in deeper involvement. If you are ready to connect, communicate, and collaborate for our students, please email [email protected] to learn more.

 

FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Back-to-School Safety Tips from MVPD

As the new school year kicks off, the Mountain View Police Department (MVPD) wants to help keep students and families safe on the daily commute. Whether you’re walking, biking, driving, or otherwise, a little bit of caution can go a long way! Please take a moment to review this flyer for a few important tips on:

• Bike Safety
• E-Bike & E-Scooter Safety
• Passenger Safety
• Drop-Off & Pick-Up Tips
• Walking Safety

Let’s work together to keep our community safe this school year! 

 

City of Mountain View: Hazardous Waste Drop-off 

Free household hazardous waste collection event coming to Mountain View on Saturday, August 23! Safely dispose of paint, batteries, electronics, auto fluids, used oil, garden chemicals, propane tanks, fluorescent and LED lightbulbs, aerosols and more.  This event accepts unwanted or expired drugs from both people and pets to help keep homes safe for children, seniors, and animals.

 

Appointments are required; call 408-299-7300 or book your appointment online at HHW.org. To schedule online, click the blue “Make a Free Appointment” button, then select Mountain View on the calendar for August 23. Upon appointment booking, you will receive the specific Mountain View drop-off location.

 

Mountain View Citywide Garage Sale

The Mountain View Citywide Garage Sale is back!  Join hundreds of residents holding garage sales on Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event helps keep reusable items out of the landfill to conserve natural resources.

Seller registration is open until September 2.  Sellers may choose to participate on only one day or both days of the sale. Online and printed address lists will show which day(s) each participating seller is open.

For shoppers, a new online map will allow you to filter garage sales by dates open and items listed, as well as other enhanced features to help shoppers plan which homes to visit for the event.

Sellers can register their Mountain View homes for the sale and shoppers can access the map at MountainView.gov/GarageSale.

 

 

 

Attachments

MVPDSchool Transportation

Imai - MVWSD Fall Flyer